Battlefords News-Optimist

The North Battleford-backed resolution calling for an inquiry or round table on missing and murdered Indigenous women was not the only resolution to hit the SUMA convention floor Tuesday. There were 12 other resolutions put forward.

Anyone expecting more provincial money to flow into communities this year pretty much had that hope dashed by Premier Brad Wall Monday.

The rapidly changing and volatile federal political environment was the major focus of the keynote speech at the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Convention in Saskatoon Tuesday.

A North Battleford-sponsored resolution calling for an inquiry or round table on missing and murdered aboriginal women has received the approval of members of the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association.

North Battleford RCMP responded to about 20 calls for service between 6 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3 and 6 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4.

MAIDSTONE — A semi driver has been issued a ticket for failing to yield to an approaching vehicle after a two-semi collision Tuesday at the intersection of Highway 21 and Township Road 482. The charge involves a voluntary penalty or court appearance.

UNITY — North West Terminal Ltd. loaded its first train with CP Rail Jan. 30 following the completion of an expansion to the company's rail infrastructure at its Unity location.

UNITY — The board of directors of North West Terminal Ltd. has announced a $0.50 per share dividend to shareholders from 2014 operations. According to a press release the company currently has 3,277,915 outstanding Class A and B shares combined.

Art Notes

Money would be better spent on increasing salaries and improving other benefits such as dental care